Jaeden surveys the murky swamp and grimaces at a nearby pool of stagnant water, refusing to risk drinking from it. Realizing he needs food and water soon, he contemplates the dangers of the swamp and the creatures that might lurk within. As he cautiously navigates the area, he swats away monstrous mosquitoes and faces unexpected challenges, such as leeches that cling to his skin after wading through the water.

While reflecting on the swamp's ominous name, the Swamp of Sorrows, he examines the Jester card for clues but finds none. Suddenly, he hears gurgling sounds nearby and instinctively freezes. As he moves carefully through the thick swamp, he gains a sneaking skill point, but his concentration breaks when he accidentally snaps a twig, alerting a massive green hag.

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She grabs his ankle and pulls him underwater, prompting a desperate struggle. Jaeden manages to free himself using his Orichalcum Sword, but the hag relentlessly pursues him. As he fights for survival, he activates the sword's abilities and uses a charge attack to slam into the hag, momentarily stunning her. But as the battle intensifies, he is hit and wounded, forcing him to find a way to outmaneuver the monstrous creature and escape.